Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.; Dangerous Heat in the Southern and Western U.S.

Severe weather and flooding threats will continue for portions of the central U.S. over the next couple of days, with multiple rounds of thunderstorms expected. Dangerous heat will persist across the southern and western U.S. through mid-week. Hot and dry conditions will fuel fire weather concerns for the Intermountain West, where dry thunderstorms may spark additional wildfires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

53°F

12°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 24 Jun 3:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

45 Miles SSW Birch Creek AK

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 50 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 10pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Showers. Cloudy, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
45 Miles SSW Birch Creek AK
 65.69°N 146.67°W (Elev. 3274 ft)
4:17 am AKDT Jun 24, 2026
4am AKDT Jun 24, 2026-6pm AKDT Jun 30, 2026
 
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